The Best Grill Cover

Chef Justin Iso

Justin Iso is the head pastry chef behind chefiso.com. He is the winner of the Christmas Cookie Challenge on Food Network and was named Best Baking and Sweets Blogger by Saveur Magazine. With a background in Japanese confections and French pastry, he brings the best of both worlds into his recipes.

It's grilling season and it's time to dust off your grills for some quality burgers, kebabs, steaks, corn, and watermelon. Of course if you have an outdoor grill you want to protect your investments from the elements by securing a sturdy and long-lasting grill cover.

Cheap grill covers are prone to rips and tears

Grilling novices might be tempted to go with a Weber grill cover simply because it’s a well-know brand, but at over $71 and fewer features than other brands, you have better options. But don’t go with the cheapest option either. If you buy a cheap one in the Summer, it’s unlikely to last to next Spring. The weather is your greatest adversary when it comes to keeping your grill protected, so make sure you get a cover that can withstand the elements.

Chef’s Pick: Best Grill Cover

My chef's pick for the best grill cover is the Classic Accessories Grill Cover. Balancing budget, durability, features, and aggregate reviews, it's the best value for your money.

I love the features on this BBQ cover, especially the drawstring cord at the bottom to give it a snug fit. This helps keep out critters, furious winds, dust and dirt, and water. The material is waterproof (of course) and snow proof, but a big problem with grill covers is the potential for water to pool and cause mildew or rust. This one features side vents to help excess water evaporate and ensure your grill stays clean and pristine. One other minor thing I love about the elastic drawstring is that you can still wheel around your grill even when it’s covered.

This cover should fit all major grill brands that are under 80-inches wide (Weber, Brinkmann, CharBroil, Jenn Air, etc.).

Sometimes you just need an affordable decent cover for your barbecue or grill. This Amazon Basics grill cover is made out of a strong and synthetic material that will last a lifetime. One thing to be concerned about with cheap grill covers is cold cracking in cold climates or sun cracking in hot ones, but this synthetic polyester and reinforced seams will resist ice or sun damage and protect your precious grill for a long time.

For smaller single-burner or double-burner grills, there’s no need to buy the doubly expensive Weber Barbecue cover when this one from KingKong will work just as well, if not better. The exterior is a rubber material for repelling water and snow, and the interior is a canvas for flexibility. The velcro straps conveniently hug any grill model so your grill cover doesn’t blow away. It will last quite well through the seasons.